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Zihuatanejo
3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan
- Duration72 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdventure Tours, Agent Low Quality Product
Overview
The monarch (Danaus plexippus) is perhaps the most well known of all American butterflies.
The Monarch Butterfly is famous for it’s migration, which is said to be one of the most fascinating phenomenons of the natural world.
Originating in southern Canada and the United States, they travel to overwintering and mountainous sites in central Mexico. This process covers the lifespan of three to four generations of the butterfly.
Join us on an incredible 3 day, 2 night journey, to experience the Colonial Towns of Pátzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre (copper town), and Morelia.
Take the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular landscapes and culture that these wonderful places offer. Witness these majestic creatures that are the Monarch Butterflies.
Gallery
What's included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Itinerary
Pu00e1tzcuaro is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacu00e1n. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s, at first becoming the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial center.nnIn Pu00e1tzcuaro we will visit the 11 patios exconvent, also the basilica of Patzcuaro.
Santa Clara del Cobre is a Magical town and municipality located in the center of the state of Michoacu00e1n, Mexico, 18 km from Pu00e1tzcuaro and 79 km from the state capital of Morelia.nnIn Santa Clara del cobre we will visit the copper gallery, the copper museum and the copper factory.
Morelia is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Morelia in the north-central part of the state of Michoacu00e1n in central Mexico.nnIn Morelia will visit Candy Museum, Morelia Cathedral, ex convent where you can see many beautiful handcrafted items from the state of Michoacu00e1n.
Angangueo is a municipality located in far eastern Michoacu00e1n state in central Mexico noted for its history of mining and its location in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.nnWe will visit he Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary.
Mariposa Monarca Biosphere Reserve is located in the eastern part of the state of Michoacu00e1n on the western border of the state of Mexico; it covers the municipalities of Temascalcingo, San Felipe del Progreso, Donato Guerra and Villa de Allende in the state of Mexico, and Contepec, Senguu00edo, Angangueo, Ocampo, Zitu00e1cuaro.nnIn this place we will observe how majestic the Monarch Butterflies are, we will live the experience of this incredible momento.
Cathedral of Morelia is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic cathedral located in the center of the city of Morelia, Michoacu00e1n, Mexico. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Morelia.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will tour the historical downtown area. We will stop at the Cathedral and tour the candy markets. Then we will return to Patzcuaro where we will enjoy lunch at the mirador (not included). After lunch we will have free time to explore the city center and then return back to Zihuatanejo
Visit the stunning cathedral built in 1700's. Listen to the church bells chime and hear the famous organ as it prepares for mass.
A sensory overload as you walk throught the extensive candy markets. Shop for sweets made locally or souviners.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The altitude is very high which can make breathing a bit difficult. Depending on the time of year, the trail in the sanctuary may include some inclines.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.